After Chris Harris shared his thoughts on the new Audi RS6 Avant during Top Gear’s Series 29, Episode 3 that was released last weekend, The Stig took it out for a fast lap on the show’s test track.
With 600 PS (591 HP / 441 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque produced by the twin turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, the super executive estate is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
The nought to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint is dealt with in just 3.6 seconds, 0.1 seconds slower than one of its biggest rivals, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate, and top speed is electronically capped at 250 km/h (155 mph). Nonetheless, Audi Sport does offer a higher V-max as an option, and if you tick that box the RS6 Avant tops out at 306 km/h (190 mph).
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What else should a potential buyer know about the 2020 RS6 Avant? First of, that it features an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the quattro all-wheel drive system.
Then, that a tuned adaptive air suspension and sport differential are also part of the package, as is all-wheel steering, and third, that drivers have six different modes to choose from with the dedicated selector. Moreover, if bystanders don’t hear its roaring engine, they will definitely see it coming, as it has a much sportier appearance compared to the regular estate versions of the A6.